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- H.R.6444
H.R.6444: Stop COVID Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 3, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2020
Bill Summary
Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2020 or the Stop COVID Act of 2020 This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States. Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological weapon in the United States or that results in the bodily injury of a U.S. citizen.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 3, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Lance Gooden (R-Texas) |